LOS ANGELES, Calif. – January 30, 2015 – TEN: The Enthusiast Network announced today that its Sports & Entertainment Group has acquired the popular “Snowboard on the Block” festival with the event founder Adam Schmidt joining TEN as Director of Event Experience, Sports & Entertainment.

“Snowboard on the Block” is a snowboarding, music, and film festival held annually in downtown Denver that attracted more than 8,000 fans last year. Founded by Schmidt in 2013, the event has featured big musical acts such as The Misfits and Mobb Deep, as well as marketing sponsors such as Sony Action Cam, Ford Motors, and Sailor Jerry.

“The addition of this event adds even more firepower to our snowboard and winter sports assets, which include leading media brands such as TRANSWORLD SNOWBOARDING, SNOWBOARDER, and events including Snowboarder Superpark and the TransWorld Snowboarding Trans Am Series,” said TEN’s Executive Vice President and General Manager of Sports & Entertainment Group Norb Garrett. “We’re also thrilled to add Adam to our team as he’ll bring his entrepreneurial talents to bear on our entire group as we look to add new interactive events to our entire Sports & Entertainment portfolio.”

Schmidt will work directly with Jeff Baker, General Manager of TEN’s snowboard properties, and Scott Desiderio, the group’s Director of Events. “We’re very honored to add the festival to our arsenal,” said Baker. “The live music and world premieres add exciting new elements in a consumer-based atmosphere which is unlike any of our existing events. Adam has done a phenomenal job building the event from the ground up, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to work with Adam and take the event to new heights.”

“This acquisition means a very bright future for the Snowboard on the Block festival,” said Schmidt. “The event has grown so rapidly that the resources and expertise brought on by TEN are completely invaluable to its continued success. I am beyond humbled to join this team of industry leaders, and be able to work together with them to further the event’s popularity and showcase it to the masses.”

About TEN: The Enthusiast Network
TEN: The Enthusiast Network is the world’s premier network of enthusiast brands, such as MOTOR TREND, AUTOMOBILE, HOT ROD, SURFER, TRANSWORLD, and GRINDTV. With more than 50 publications, 60 websites, 50 events, 1,000 branded products, the world’s largest automotive VOD channel, and the world’s largest action/adventure sports media platform, TEN inspires enthusiasts to pursue their passions. For more information, visit enthusiastnetwork.com.

Nominees Announced for the 15th Annual Powder AwardsLimited Availability Invites Now Available at PowderAwards.com
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SAN CLEMENTE, CA (November 14, 2014) – POWDER Magazine announced today the nominees for the 15th Annual Powder Awards celebrating the best in cinematography, photography, and athletic achievement. A judging panel that included the POWDER staff, ski-industry veterans, photographers, filmmakers, and ski-film savants reviewed 30-plus entries to determine who will be the winners at the December 5 show at The Depot in Salt Lake City, UT.

Highlighting the best ski films and athletes of the year, the event also showcases readers’ favorite skiers with the annual Powder Poll. A limited number of invitations are available at PowderAwards.com for a $14 donation that directly benefits the High Fives Foundation. Viewers can also tune into the live webcast at 8:00 PM MST on PowderAwards.com.

One of the biggest nights in skiing, the Powder Awards plays host to professional skiers, ski legends, ski film production crews, industry brands, national media, and celebrities. Celebrating 15 years, the Powder Awards is the longest running awards shows in the sport and this year’s event will feature winners from seasons past as far back as 2001 as guest presenters including the likes of Aaron McGovern, Kent Kreitler, Ian McIntosh, Pep Fujas, and Kim Reichelm. Mixing notable past winners with today’s leaders of the sport will create one of the most seminal ski celebrations of the year.

About POWDER
For 43 years, POWDER, The Skier’s Magazine, has been produced by and for those who embrace skiing, and is developed through a collective love of two things: good skiing and quality storytelling. Since its inception in 1972, POWDER, also known as The Skier’s Bible, has been based on authenticity, experience, and respect for its readers-the most passionate, dedicated, and loyal in the sport. For more information, please visit powder.com.

About TEN: The Enthusiast Network
TEN: The Enthusiast Network LLC is the world’s premier network of enthusiast brands, such as POWDER, BIKE, SUP, SURFER, Transworld, Canoe & Kayak, and GrindTV. With more than 60 publications, 100 Web sites, the world’s largest automotive VOD channel, 800 branded products, 50+ events, TV and radio programs, TEN creates and delivers content that informs, entertains, inspires and connects with enthusiasts every day. For more information visit enthusiastnetwork.com.